Roku Compatibility | No |
How to Watch Optimum | Screen Mirroring↓ | AirPlay↓ |
What You Can Watch | Live TV, Movies, Series, TV Shows |
Category | Live TV |
Website | https://www.optimum.com |
Price | $40/month (Base Subscription) |
Optimum is a familiar cable TV provider in the US that offers live TV, on-demand, and internet services to users. Apart from the live TV channels, the provider includes premium channels, such as Showtime, Cinemax, TMC, Max, and more. It doesn’t have an official app on the Channel Store and can’t be installed on Roku. Therefore, Optimum can be streamed on Roku by screen mirroring the content from your smartphone and desktop. By following this article, you will learn the possible ways to stream Optimum on Roku.
How to Screen Mirror Optimum on Roku
Optimum is a premium service, and you can access its content only with the premium plan. The subscription plan of Optimum starts from $40/month. You can purchase the subscription by visiting its official website.
Before you begin, make sure to turn on screen mirroring on Roku (Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → Screen Mirroring mode → Always Allow).
Screen Mirror Optimum Using Android
1. Connect your Roku to the WIFI and attach your smartphone to the same WIFI.
2. Download and install the Optimum app from the Play Store on your Android smartphone.
3. Pull down the Notification Panel on your Android device and tap on the Cast icon.
4. Select your Roku device from the list of available devices.
5. Now, your Android device’s screen will be mirrored to your Roku.
6. After the process, launch the Optimum app and sign in to that account.
7. Play any of your favorite content and watch them on your Roku.
Screen Mirror Optimum Using Windows
1. Connect your Windows PC/Laptop and Roku to the same WIFI network.
2. Now, open any browser on your Windows PC/Laptop and visit the official website of Optimum.
3. Sign in to your registered Google account.
4. Now, press the Windows+K keys on your keyboard simultaneously and select the Connect tile option.
5. From the Connect window, select your Roku device from the list.
6. Now, your Windows computer’s display will get mirrored to your Roku TV.
7. Go back to the Optimum platform’s official webpage and play any of your desired videos.
8. Now, you can enjoy watching your desired content on your Roku.
How to AirPlay Optimum on Roku
To AirPlay the content from your Apple device, you must enable the AirPlay feature on your Roku device (Settings → Apple AirPlay & HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay).
1. First, connect your iPhone/iPad/Mac and Roku to the same WiFi.
2. Open the Optimum app on your iPhone and sign in with your credentials. If you don’t own the app, download it from the App Store.
FYI: If you’re a Mac user, visit the Optimum web version website.
3. Play any video you like to watch on Roku.
4. Head to Control Center on your iPhone/iPad/Mac and click the Screen Mirroring icon.
5. Choose your Roku device from the list.
6. When the devices get paired, the video starts streaming on Roku.
Best Alternatives for Optimum
If you don’t like to use the Optimum app on Roku, you can go with the alternative service listed below.
Streaming Service | Subscription | Website |
---|---|---|
COX | $56.00/month | Visit Website |
Dish | $84.99/month | Visit Website |
Verizon | $85/month | Visit Website |
DIRECTV | $84.99/month | Visit Website |
Spectrum | $64/month | Visit Website |
FAQ
No, Optimum does not offer any free trial.